TODAY’s POSTS [ Current Affairs, Current Affairs Quiz, Static Quiz, Editorial, Secure Synopsis, RSTV The Big Picture, RTM ] 21st July 2020

  CURRENT AFFAIRS : Current Affairs in English 21st July 2020 Current Affairs in Hindi  21st July 2020   Current Affairs Quiz : Current Affairs in English Quiz  21st July 2020 Current Affairs in Hindi Quiz  21st July 2020   Static Quiz : History Static Quiz in English  21st July 2020 Static Quiz in Hindi   21st July 2020   RTM (Revision …

INSIGHTS करेंट अफेयर्स+ पीआईबी नोट्स [ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB Summary in HINDI ] 21 July

विषय – सूची: सामान्य अध्ययन-I 1. ज्योतिराव फुले   सामान्य अध्ययन-II 1. ‘अपराध दण्ड सौदेबाजी’ क्या है एवं किस प्रकार कार्य करती है? 2. राष्ट्रीय वित्तीय रिपोर्टिंग प्राधिकरण (NFRA)   सामान्य अध्ययन-III 1. मेगा फूड पार्क 2. ऑक्सफोर्ड विश्वविद्यालय द्वारा विकसित ChAdOx1 Covid-19 वैक्सीन 3. RAISE पहल   प्रारम्भिक परीक्षा हेतु तथ्य 1. बाथिनोमस रक्सासा …

DAY – 31 ( INSTA REVISION TEST)INSTA REVISION PLAN 2.0, 2020

  Post your INSTA Revision Test score as well as your answers for the below Mains Questions in the Comments section for review. Static question: Developmental activities invariably take time to have a visible and positive impact on socio-economic conditions. In the light of this statement analyse how effective has been the shift from the …

[VIDEO] InstaDaily Current Affairs and News Analysis (The Hindu) and Answer Writing Guidance (I-CAN) July 20, 2020

  JOIN Insta Classes 2021 JOIN Insights Prelims TEST SERIES and Mains (IPM) TEST SERIES – 2021 NOTE: In the following I-CAN series every day a Mains question is given and its answer is discussed on the following day. You will learn how to write effective answer through this initiative. You will feel the ‘I …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 21 July 2020

InstaLinks help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their static …

RAISE initiative

Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. RAISE initiative Context: “Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and Efficiency” (RAISE) national programme has been launched. It is a joint initiative of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and the S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) MAITREE Program. Need for and significance of the programme: Poor air …

What is Oxford university’s ChAdOx1 Covid-19 vaccine?

Topics Covered: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. What is Oxford university’s ChAdOx1 Covid-19 vaccine? ChAdOx1 COVID-9 was jointly developed by British-Swedish company AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford. It has been found to be safe and …

Mega Food Park

Topics Covered: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Mega Food Park Context: Zoram Mega food park launched in Mizoram, to benefit 25,000 farmers and create 5,000 …

National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)

Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) Context: The audit regulator, National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), has constituted a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) under the Chairmanship of R Narayanaswamy, Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru. Composition: Seven members, including the Chairman. Functions: Aid and advise the Executive Body of the …

What is plea bargaining and how does it work?

Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. What is plea bargaining and how does it work? Context: Many members of the Tablighi Jamaat belonging to different countries have obtained release from court cases in recent days by means of plea bargaining. What is Plea Bargaining? It refers to a person charged with a …

Jyotirao Phule

Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Jyotirao Phule Context: The Maharashtra government has claimed it has waived off loans of 83% out of total eligible farmers under the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule crop loan waiver scheme amounting to ₹17,646 crore. Key features …

Insights into Editorial: How to stall COVID’s march in rural India

Rural population in India: According to the Census of India, rural populations are comparatively older, placing them at a higher risk of contracting the COVID-19 infection. They also live much farther from hospitals than their urban or suburban counterparts and a majority of them list access to good medical care as a major community problem. …

[Insights Secure – 2020] Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 21 July 2020

Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   General Studies – 1   Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times., 1. India’s north-eastern region is a …

What do you understand by an “emotional storm”? Discuss its relevance for public servants in current challenging times and means to overcome it.

Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance. 7. What do you understand by an “emotional storm”? Discuss its relevance for public servants in current challenging times and means to overcome it. (250 words) Reference: psychologytoday.com , newharbinger.com Key demand of the question: One must discuss what is meant by an emotional …

With reduced levels of violent incidents and overall death tolls, the security situation in the Northeast India has indubitably improved. Critically evaluate if the Northeast India is poised for “Lasting Peace”.

Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. 6. With reduced levels of violent incidents and overall death tolls, the security situation in the Northeast India has indubitably improved. Critically evaluate if the Northeast India is poised for “Lasting Peace”. (250 words) Reference: idsa.in Why this question: …

Fake news is travelling much faster than the coronavirus in India. In the light of the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19 on social media networks, analyse the apprehensions associated with the spread of fake news in the present context. Propose suitable measures to tackle it.

Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. 5. Fake news is travelling much faster than the coronavirus in India. In the light of the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19 on social media networks, analyse the apprehensions associated with the spread of fake news …

What do you understand by Case fatality rate? Explain its significance in tracking a pandemic and the reasons for low case fatality rate in India.

Topic: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. 4. What do you understand by Case fatality rate? Explain its significance in tracking a pandemic and the reasons for low case fatality rate in India. (250 words) Reference: The Hindu , The Print Why this question: The case fatality rate (CFR) …